Sr. Associate, Talent Acquisition- Design and Creative

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible.

 

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach, Kate Spade New York, Stuart Weitzman – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

 

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. 

At Tapestry, creativity is at the core of everything we do. As a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, you’ll lead end-to-end recruitment for design, merchandising, and other creative functions across our brands—Coach, Kate Spade, and occasionally Tapestry. You’ll play a critical role in attracting top-tier creative professionals and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

 

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to understand talent needs and build effective recruiting strategies.
• Manage and drive full-cycle recruitment across Design, Merchandising, Content, and Creative functions—sourcing, screening, and negotiating offers.
• Build and maintain pipelines for multiple roles across brands and levels, from early career to mid-level positions.
• Influence business leaders and educate teams on interviewing best practices, decision-making, and inclusive hiring practices.
• Provide regular status updates to hiring teams and TA leadership, ensuring progress at all steps of the process.
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring journey.
• Serve as an ambassador for Tapestry’s values, ensuring a thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience.
• Participate in execution of early career programs to help execute our annual Design Apprentice Program—including outreach, candidate support, and logistics—ensuring a strong early talent experience.

 

What You’ll Bring

• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• A focus on design, merchandising, or creative functions strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to identify and hire passive candidates from competitive markets.
• Strong sourcing skills and comfort working with tools such as LinkedIn, Boolean search, and ATS platforms (Workday or SAP SuccessFactors preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Confidence working autonomously, while also being a strong collaborator.
• Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to influence hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Passion for creativity, design, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

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Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and uniqu